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Trade settlement in rupee — A long way to go
If India aspires to be an economic superpower, it can no longer play safe and will have to take the risks to internationalise the rupee; but this will take time
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Fresh tips to make India a hotter FDI destination
A recent EY-CII report underscores India’s potential to attract more FDI and lists measures that can quicken the pace of dollar inflow
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India-UK FTA — Better safe than sorry
More than meeting the Diwali deadline, India and the UK should thrash out all the thorny issues first and craft a comprehensive deal to lay the foundation for robust trade between the two sides
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Fresh energiser to fulfil clean power dream
The jury is still out on whether the scrapping of reverse auctions will quicken the pace of clean power addition, but the government is leaving no stone unturned to reach its 2030 renewable energy target
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Tricks of the trade to halt exports slide
Since the Foreign Trade Policy is getting delayed, the government must take targeted, time-bound steps to keep outbound shipments on track in the face of global economic flux
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India ups its stake in solar power play
The second tranche of PLI for solar modules throws up more opportunities, but challenges remain for the industry and the government
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Wind power assets — Battling the headwinds
Wind energy has hit a rough patch with installation and performance both slowing; quick steps are needed to help the sector gather some tailwinds
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Will transportation now move at the speed of a cheetah?
National Logistics Policy is a commendable initiative that needs coordinated follow-up action from public and private players to ensure its success
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Are we spending enough to rejuvenate healthcare?
Latest published data on national health accounts show that we have a long catch-up game to play to reach global standards
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IPEF — Will India go the RCEP way again?
New Delhi’s decision not to join the trade pillar of the US-led initiative once again underlines India’s edginess about plurilateral cooperation
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Tips to pursue an equitable growth agenda
A report released recently by EAC-PM can be a helpful manual for the Centre to pursue a development path that benefits all
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Semiconductor push — Speed is the need of the hour
Chip-making aspirants shouldn’t be kept waiting; the government should decide fast how to build on its policy initiative to make India a key player in the semiconductor ecosystem
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Ports Bill puts Centre’s navigation skills to test
While globally port management is being decentralised, the Union government can hardly swim against the tide as this will hurt the sector’s growth
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Can Centre’s shock therapy cure long-term power ills?
States must treat Posoco’s sudden punitive action as a wake-up call and urgently take steps to reform electricity distribution
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Will duty sop withdrawal put India-EU FTA talks on fast track?
EU move to scrap GSP benefits for several sectors should prompt New Delhi to pursue an exclusive trade pact with Brussels in right earnest
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This 'Panchamrit' can heal India's power distribution wounds
Electricity Amendment Bill can plug leaks in power distribution but, above all, states must stop using electricity as a political tool and take steps to nurse discoms back to health
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The Green Pivot | Solar power capacity — Numbers mask the reality
Sans hydropower, India’s renewable energy target looks a bit wobbly now; hurdles to solar and wind projects must be removed to meaningfully chase the clean power dream
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New RE off-take order can put Centre-state ties on a short fuse
Alongside enforcing states to comply with RPO targets, the power ministry must focus on structural reforms to meaningfully chase the clean power dream
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Does it make sense to swoon over Sunak?
Politicians with Indian roots in foreign governments do not automatically guarantee a closer relationship with New Delhi
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How much does India stand to gain from I2U2?
Participating in multiple regional blocs can help New Delhi pursue sustainable development provided it can balance its interests across such initiatives
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How far will the RBI move help India’s foreign trade?
Beyond smoothening trade with Russia and a few other countries in the near term, the long-term impact of trade settlement in rupee is hazy for now
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Will BoJo’s exit take the mojo out of India-UK trade talks?
Negotiators on both sides should ensure that political turmoil in Britain does not derail India-UK FTA negotiations as a deal is a win-win for both the countries
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The scary prospect of pauperisation of small savers
If economic compulsions demand a status quo on small savings rates, the government should think of other measures to shield senior citizens and retirees from the price punch
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Revenue buoyancy masks GST fault lines
The Centre and states should shed their dilly-dallying attitudes and make good use of the GST Council meetings to provide a directional path for the country’s indirect tax system
